Scripture reference: 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 (NLT)

Simple Gospel:

• Jesus Loves you
• Jesus Died for you
• Jesus Rose from the Dead
• Jesus can Change your life
• Jesus has made a Home for you in Heaven to live with Him forever

Cunning - Greek word for, "Sophisticated Trickery"

How does Satan corrupt and Divide our Devotion to Christ?

1. Satan tries to get us to question God's Word
2. Satan tries to get us to question God's Character  

Scripture References:

2 Corinthians 11:3-4 (NLT)

Luke 4:16-21 (NKJV)

The Real Jesus reveals Himself:

1.Salvation to the Poor

Two Greek Words for Poor:

• Pen'es - "working poor," struggling financially
• Pto'chos - "utterly destitute," totally dependent

2. Inner Healing

3. Freedom

4. Physical Healing

Scripture references:

1 Thessalonians 5:1-5

John 9:1-7

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Night Seasons:

• Movement is slowed
• Attacks come that you cannot see
• Simple things become difficult

The Night is a Promise: A New Day is Coming

Scripture reference - Ephesians 6:10-17 (NLT)

Categories of Demonic resistance:

• Evil Rulers (principalities): Regional demons impacting territories
• Authorities: Stronghold demons who take authority when you open a door in your life to them
• Mighty Powers: Governmental demons influencing politics and culture
• Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places (The Sky): This is Satan's Central Command

God's Weaponry:

1. Belt of Truth (Doctrine)

Core Doctrines:

• Tri-une God, 3 in 1.
• Virgin Birth
• Substitutionary Atonement
• Verbal Plenary Inspiration of Scripture

2. Body Armor of God's Righteousness

3. Shoes of Peace

4. Shield of Faith

5. Helmet of Salvation

6. Sword of the Spirit, The Word of God

Scripture Reference - Matthew 13:15-23 (NLT)

3 Reasons Jesus came:

1. To purchase our redemption by His sacrifice (1 Peter 1:18-19)
2. To establish The Kingdom of God in the midst of the kingdoms of this world (Matthew 4:17)
3. To destroy the works of the Devil (1 John 3:8)

What is the Kingdom of God? 

• Kingdom: King's Domain, The borders of a King's authority, will and governance
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• The Kingdom of God is about Restoration of God's original will toward humanity

How is the Kingdom of God established in our lives?

• By Hearing

3 Conditions of the Heart that prevent Kingdom Manifestation:

1. The Hard Heart
2. The Shallow Heart
3. The Divided Heart

Scripture Reference: 2 Samuel 5:3-7 (KJV)

1. Have faith in the prophetic word of God
2. Ask God what to do and what to say
3. Give God praise for delivering and preserving you
4. The struggle prepares you for what’s next in your life
5. Make peace with the battle you’re in

Scripture reference: Genesis 26:1-24 (NLT)

Factors In, is a phrase that means, "to include something as a relevant element when making a decision or plan."

Galatians 3:6-9 (NLT)

1. The Blessing, Factors In my Famines
2. The Blessing, Factors In my Failures & Fears
3. The Blessing, Factors In my Financial Needs (2026 is a "Hundred Times More" Year)
4. The Blessing, Factors In all of my Fights
5. The Blessing Factors In my Future 

First Sermon of 2026

Scripture references:

Hebrews 7:25 (NLT)

1 John 2:1-4 (NLT)

Cognitive Dissonance: The mental stress or discomfort felt when holding two conflicting beliefs; when your actions contradict your beliefs.

Cognitive Dissonance drives a person to one of three outcomes:

1. Change your beliefs.
2. Change your actions to align with your beliefs.
3. Justify your actions to rationalize the discomfort away.

Cognitive Dissonance impacts our spiritual lives because it breeds instability (James 1:5-8, NKJV)

Cognitive Dissonance causes spiritual impotence (unable to produce fruit)

Fruit: the provable evidence that you know God

1 John 2:3-4 (NLT)

Luke 13:6-8 (NLT)

Exodus 32:7-10 (NLT)

Intercession of the Advocate:

1. forces God to recognize we're still His people
2. always asks for Pardon
3. reminds God of His promises

Scripture references:

Genesis 27: 32-38

1 Chronicles 4:9-10 

Scripture References:

Revelation 3:7-8 (NLT)

Psalm 81:10 (TPT)

Doors:

1. The Door of a New Beginning
2. The Door of Productivity 
3. The Door of Deliverance
4. The Door of an Unwilling Neighbor